How to deal with grief during the holiday season

The thought of "putting on a happy face" when one is feeling nothing of the kind can be overwhelming.

The pressure to make it a perfect holiday can leave grieving family members feeling burdened at a time when their energy for entertaining is at an all-time low.

Gretchen Norman, a bereavement counselor with Porter Hospice & St. Anthony Hospice, spoke to 9NEWS on how to cope with feelings of loss and grief during the holidays and tips on how to remember and honor loved ones.